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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to The Bronxby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to The Bronx by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fordhamtrain train New Haven / ...
    18 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive  9.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to The Bronxcar car 9.7 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 54 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrancebus bus BxM11
    39 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to The Bronxtaxi taxi 9.7 mi
    19 min
    $35–50

  5. Line 5 subway

    1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to E 180 Stsubway subway 5
    31 min
    $3

Midtown Manhattan to The Bronx by train

Calendar585Weekly Trains
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.9 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and The Bronx, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Fordham every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 54 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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